Google has released Android 17 for Pixel devices, and soon other brands will begin rolling out the update. However, there’s a lot of uncertainty among users about whether their devices will receive ...

The update is live, but the most interesting parts aren't. Here's what’s missing from Android 17—and when you might finally get them. I am PCMag's Senior Writer for Mobile. I write about Android, iOS, ...

Google claims the move will make Android safer. Sideloading from unverified developers will involve a five-step process. There will also be a mandatory 24-hour cooling-off period. For years, one of ...

Android 17, Google's latest model of mobile operating system, is officially available — at least for owners of Pixel phones. Google also released a new Pixel Drop and the latest operating system for ...

Android 17 is here, along with the June Pixel Drop. The OS is rolling out to Pixel devices first. Users are getting upgraded productivity, security, and more. Android 17 is officially here, and it's a ...

Plus more Pixel-exclusive features in the June Pixel Drop. Plus more Pixel-exclusive features in the June Pixel Drop. is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously ...

The update adds a ton of creative features, like built-in screen recording in the camera, multitasking app bubbles, and additional biometric security. Wear OS 7 is out today too. I am PCMag's Senior ...

Android 17 has been in testing since early this year, with the final beta hitting devices just a couple of weeks ago. Insofar as a mature operating system like Android still has big days, this is one ...

Considering all the Android 16 QPR updates and the new ones announced at The Android Show and Google I/O 2026, Android 17 is definitely shaping up to be one of the most ambitious updates the company ...

Android 17, the feature-loaded newest version of Android as of 2026, is currently undergoing beta testing. Once the stable version of Android 17 is ready, device manufacturers across the globe are ...

Google hasn't officially launched Android Auto 17.0 to the general public just yet, but the company has started letting beta testers get in on it a little early. If you're not a beta tester but still ...